a sight to behold



a sight to behold

An especially impressive, noteworthy, or remarkable person, event, or thing; something or someone who is very much worth seeing. If you never go anywhere else in your life, make sure you see the Grand Canyon: it's a sight to behold. The new jazz singer is really a sight to behold. She's probably the best we've ever had at the club.
See also: behold, sight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AstaAHS-tah (Swedish, Norwegian)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Agneseah-NYE-ze (Italian), AHG-ne-se (Latvian) Italian, Latvian
PeacePEESEnglish (Rare)
Gulistan-Kurdish
KeesKAY:SDutch
Jeptha-English (Archaic)